Preview: How to Build a Caledonia Yawl, Part 23 – Cleats for the Thwarts
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March 27, 2014
Email this Video to a FriendLocating the exact position of cleats supporting the thwarts, and then establishing the proper bevel so the cleats lay snugly against the hull planking calls for careful measuring.
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David Coons says:
Geoff – Don’t know if you’re still responding to questions but regarding the dimensions of the cleats, the current plans show the thwart cleats to be 18″ long, not 30″ as you state. In fact only the the mast partner has cleats longer at 28″. I know 30″ has more glueing surface but should I be concerned if I make 18″ cleats as per the plans?
Geoff Kerr says:
I peeked at my original plans this morning and can confirm that I’ve been building the cleats as drawn back in the day… My main partner at 28″, the thwarts around 25ish, and the mizzen partner at 20 or so. If your newer plans have them at 18″ these days I guess you get to make an executive decision. I suspect you can trust the designer…whatever you do make them pretty!
Brian McCoy says:
Jeff
I do not understand why those thwart cleats are so obtrusive. Why do they protrude so far forward and aft of the thwarts? They look ungainly. Also, I would think the benches should be designed to hug the hill more closely. I am wondering what you think of these observations as a guy with an eye for loveliness but not being the architect.
Geoff Kerr says:
I suspect this is a question better suited for the designer…but I imagine the cleats require a certain amount of glue surface to spread the load of the thwarts as they both bear the weight of the crew and resist the flexing of the hull.
Lee Fox says:
Good clip on tips for measuring, cutting, shaping thwart cleats!
Al Meyer says:
I’m really enjoying this series. Thanks very much for putting it together.
Al
Tom Bolko says:
Geoff, You took a very complex angle of the fandangle and explained the solution with fine clarity. Ellen and I can now continue with our thwarts. Tom Bolko
J.D. Bondy says:
Question for Geoff: You used the Six-10 type epoxy when gluing on the lower planks, but then when it came to the sheer plank you were using peanut butter consistency epoxy. Is that because there is added need for epoxy strength with the sheer plank? Other reasoning? Thanks.
Steve Stone says:
Hi J.D. I asked Geoff about this — an easy answer. We had simply run out of the Six-10. It was two different products used for the same purpose with the same effect. The Six-10 saves time and can be easier to use, but costs more, so it’s a personal choice.